Cost of Living Comparison Between Ankara and Istanbul 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Istanbul is 12.0% higher than in Ankara (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Istanbul is 21.6% higher than in Ankara | |
| Rent Prices in Istanbul are 51.1% higher than in Ankara | |
| Restaurant Prices in Istanbul are 36.7% higher than in Ankara | |
| Groceries Prices in Istanbul are 7.4% higher than in Ankara | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Istanbul is 10.3% lower than in Ankara | |
Restaurants | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 230.00 TL | 300.00 TL | +30.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 900.00 TL | 1,500.00 TL | +66.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 200.00 TL | 225.00 TL | +12.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 100.00 TL | 115.00 TL | +15.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 125.00 TL | 157.33 TL | +25.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 77.88 TL | 93.86 TL | +20.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 35.15 TL | 40.63 TL | +15.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 13.89 TL | 17.63 TL | +27.0 % |
Markets | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 123.06 TL | 141.83 TL | +15.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 18.60 TL | 17.61 TL | -5.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 24.47 TL | 27.87 TL | +13.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 56.74 TL | 67.73 TL | +19.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 108.78 TL | 124.72 TL | +14.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 84.22 TL | 83.38 TL | -1.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 227.84 TL | 237.02 TL | +4.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 15.46 TL | 17.82 TL | +15.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 21.57 TL | 26.62 TL | +23.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.87 TL | 13.60 TL | -8.5 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 16.26 TL | 18.50 TL | +13.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 8.91 TL | 11.03 TL | +23.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 6.79 TL | 8.52 TL | +25.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 28.76 TL | 31.98 TL | +11.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 11.70 TL | 13.30 TL | +13.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 TL | 300.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 58.35 TL | 59.10 TL | +1.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 82.45 TL | 83.71 TL | +1.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 60.00 TL | 60.00 TL | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 TL | 17.70 TL | +18.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 250.00 TL | 1,388.00 TL | +455.2 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 TL | 25.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 32.19 TL | 28.36 TL | -11.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 250.00 TL | 225.00 TL | -10.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 153.76 TL | 151.16 TL | -1.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,500,000.00 TL | 1,400,000.00 TL | -6.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,373,750.66 TL | 1,412,078.31 TL | +2.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,234.96 TL | 1,849.33 TL | -17.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 245.82 TL | 271.64 TL | +10.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 349.31 TL | 352.57 TL | +0.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,182.34 TL | 1,307.63 TL | +10.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 415.38 TL | 455.26 TL | +9.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 150.00 TL | 200.00 TL | +33.3 % |
Childcare | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 14,345.65 TL | 18,072.10 TL | +26.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 271,315.79 TL | 369,703.65 TL | +36.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,594.76 TL | 1,557.54 TL | -2.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,437.04 TL | 1,109.14 TL | -22.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 3,093.94 TL | 2,822.61 TL | -8.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,725.00 TL | 2,530.64 TL | -7.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 17,141.03 TL | 24,957.02 TL | +45.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 11,800.00 TL | 15,957.96 TL | +35.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 29,306.73 TL | 48,807.63 TL | +66.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 20,697.37 TL | 29,585.20 TL | +42.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 5,310.00 TL | 9,845.31 TL | +85.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 3,553.83 TL | 5,167.30 TL | +45.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ankara Edit |
Istanbul Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 23,026.32 TL | 25,101.13 TL | +9.0 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 41.33 | 43.52 | +5.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Eskisehir | 147.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Konya | 162.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zonguldak | 163.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Afyon | 177.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kayseri | 200.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kocaeli | 225.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bursa | 239.63 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Kocaeli | 62.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bursa | 164.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zonguldak | 210.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Eskisehir | 220.30 miles |